This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

This ancient structure was built by a mysterious civilization that was largely destroyed by a volcanic eruption.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

An unexpected but incredible collection of wildlife dioramas spanning rainforests, swamps, forests, and plains.

The world's second largest rocking chair is found on Route 66 in Cuba... Missouri.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

400 million-year old limestone caverns nestled in the Ozarks served as shelter and a hideout for cultures throughout North American history.

The show pony of cave systems, Fantastic Caverns manages to live up to its name.

This iron and wood Civil War city-ship was the first vessel to be sunk by an electrically detonated torpedo.

This two-room shotgun shack in Tupelo is the birthplace of a King.

A historic Civil War estate-turned-museum looks back on the Confederate States of America.

The second-largest ceremonial mound in the United States is an artificial hill that is loosely shaped like a pentagon.

A centuries-old church stands as a testament to Boston's "father of architecture."

Historic Hull Street was actually the first street with a proper name in the Boston area.

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

A museum dedicated to the quirky and colorful world created by Springfield's favorite son.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.